Wilmington, Del., October 3, 2024 – Hyfe, Inc., global leader in AI-powered cough detection, proudly announces the successful deployment of its technology in a groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Navarra. The research, led by Dr. Carlos Chaccour from the Infectious Diseases Service at Clínica Universidad de Navarra, highlights the potential of Hyfe’s AI-based cough monitoring app to objectively track and quantify chronic cough.
Chronic cough, which affects millions worldwide, has long been difficult to manage due to the lack of reliable, continuous data. Dr. Chaccour emphasized the importance of this breakthrough: “Accurately measuring cough is just as essential as tracking vital signs like blood pressure or heart rate. Until now, assessing cough relied on patient-reported questionnaires or labor-intensive sound recordings, but Hyfe’s technology transforms this process.”
The study, published in the scientific journal Lung, involved 97 participants who utilized Hyfe’s app for 30 days. The app, which works via smartphones and smartwatches, continuously recorded cough data, offering unprecedented insights into cough variability. The research uncovered significant variability in cough patterns, with daily cough rates fluctuating between 65 and 182 coughs per hour. This data highlights the need for further research to explore the clinical relevance of this variability and the broader implications for respiratory health management.
Hyfe's app utilizes advanced AI algorithms to record and quantify cough, providing a scalable and efficient solution for both patients and healthcare providers. "This is a significant step forward," remarked Dr. Chaccour. "With Hyfe’s platform, we can now monitor cough continuously, objectively, and unobtrusively. This technology allows us to better understand chronic cough and potentially improve treatment strategies."
The results from this initial study underscore the need for larger-scale research to fully understand the clinical impact of cough variability. Hyfe remains committed to advancing cough research, with plans to expand its collaboration with academic institutions and healthcare providers worldwide.
Hyfe, Inc. is a pioneer in AI-powered cough detection and classification, with a mission to provide insights into cough patterns that lead to better management of respiratory illnesses. With the largest cough dataset globally, Hyfe partners with leading pharmaceutical companies, medical researchers, and healthcare providers to develop groundbreaking solutions for chronic cough and other respiratory conditions. For more information, visit hyfe.com.
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